VOV.VN - Vietnam’s stock market rallied sharply on February 23, its first trading day following the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, with the benchmark VN-Index climbing nearly 2% on strong buying interest across most sectors.

The Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC) announced that an additional 368 foreign investors and foreign-invested economic organisations owning more than 50% of charter capital (18 organisations and 350 individuals) were granted securities trading codes in January 2026.

Vietnam's stock market has entered a phase of notable fluctuations following its recent ascent to a historic peak, driven by rising profit-taking pressures.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on January 5 marked the opening of its first stock trading session of 2026 with a gong-ringing ceremony at the Hanoi Stock Exchange, pledging to develop a transparent, resilient and sustainable capital market to support long-term economic growth.

After two years of record net selling, foreign capital flows in Vietnam’s stock market are expected to gradually reverse in 2026, supported by a more stable exchange rate, improving macroeconomic conditions, and growing expectations of a market upgrade.

Vietnam’s securities market in 2025 maintained stronger growth than many regional peers, thanks to flexible direction by the Government and the Ministry of Finance, alongside efforts to reform institutions and modernise information technology infrastructure, according to the State Securities Commission (SSC).

The Vietnamese stock market is on the brink of transformative changes as the government implements new policies designed to facilitate foreign investor access.

The stock market posted a strong close on July 25 on positive sentiment and capital inflows from domestic investors, with the VN-Index setting a new historical high.

The post-Tet stock market in 2025 presents a complex landscape, with both opportunities and challenges.

VOV.VN - In 2025, the Vietnamese stock market stands at a crossroads of opportunities and challenges, with macroeconomic factors and internal momentum expected to drive a new phase of development.